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A review by msmac_reads
The Sins on Their Bones by Laura R. Samotin
4.0
The Sins on Their Bones is an enchanting adult fantasy. This dark, queer, fantasy follows ex-lovets Dimitri and Alexey, as well as a spy, on the aftermath of a catastrophic religious war. This war between ex-husband's brings tonight topics of: Jewish Folklore, Sexual Manipulation and Frankenstein-esque conflicts of science vs religion.
What I liked:
-I really loved the 3 POVs and felt they shifted at exactly the right moments.
-These characters *actually* felt like adults! This isn't 18 year olds with adult content. Their vocabulary, conversations, vices felt real.
-The magic system and Jewish folklore was refreshing and fun!
-The delicate balance of how Samotin approached religion. It was both respectful and cautious.
What was a miss:
-The middle of the book felt slower. There was some repetitive flash back scenes/ideas.
-The character Dimitri felt the most repetitive and in the middle I was getting sick of his melancholy.
Overall, I definitely would reccomend this book! And, always happy to review and check out Canadian Authors
What I liked:
-I really loved the 3 POVs and felt they shifted at exactly the right moments.
-These characters *actually* felt like adults! This isn't 18 year olds with adult content. Their vocabulary, conversations, vices felt real.
-The magic system and Jewish folklore was refreshing and fun!
-The delicate balance of how Samotin approached religion. It was both respectful and cautious.
What was a miss:
-The middle of the book felt slower. There was some repetitive flash back scenes/ideas.
-The character Dimitri felt the most repetitive and in the middle I was getting sick of his melancholy.
Overall, I definitely would reccomend this book! And, always happy to review and check out Canadian Authors